Reefs, risks, resilience | The Royal Society

This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.
Dr Sophie Nedelec's research involves diving on coral reefs, which are remarkable places to visit. When healthy, these reefs are beautiful, overflowing with wildlife, and home to thousands of very colourful animals. Coral reefs are not just a luxury holiday destination. Millions of people living in tropical countries rely on them for food, income and protection from waves.
However, coral reefs are in trouble. They are threatened by climate change, overfishing and pollution. Rapid assessment tools are needed to prioritise resources for coral reef protection and restoration. Dr Nedelec will discuss why a tiny animal we’ve never heard of, the snapping shrimp, can provide valuable information about the health of coral reefs through the sounds they make.
Dr Sophie Nedelec is Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow at the University of Exeter.
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